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Nurses LPN/LVN

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Specializes in Hospice.

After months of waiting, I finally received my endorsement license from the state of Texas ( I moved here from Ca). Anyway, after applying to a few SNFs, I found out that they utilize med aides. Where I am from the LVNs did pretty much everything. Med pass for 30+ residents, Txs, admit/discharge, etc. One particular facility I applied to, the ADON made comments about the LVNs not being able to complete their assigned duties and they had med aides to passs their meds. I'm just curious as to what the LVN duties are in the SNF when they have med aides. I know it varies from facility to facility and even geographically. I think it's great they have med aides, I just wasn't aware of any working in SNFs. I would appreciate any input . Thanks!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

When I work with medication aides, I obtain blood glucose readings, administer insulin, give all injections, report labs, give Coumadins, do wound treatments, give nebulizer treatments, start and run IVs, fluch PICC lines, run CPM machines, apply prescribed topical creams, and obtain my own vital signs. Since Texas allows their LVNs do do virtually everything, you will perform a whole lot of skills in their SNFs. Even with a medication aide to pass all of your pills, you'll still remain busy (but less stressed).

In addition, I am another Californian who moved to Texas nearly 2 years ago. ;)

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

believe me there is plenty to do.. the commuter gave you a good list. i work on a medicare hall and a locked down unit so someone is always either being admitted/discharged or going nuts. sometimes the charting alone can take up a good part of your day...

after months of waiting, i finally received my endorsement license from the state of texas ( i moved here from ca). anyway, after applying to a few snfs, i found out that they utilize med aides. where i am from the lvns did pretty much everything. med pass for 30+ residents, txs, admit/discharge, etc. one particular facility i applied to, the adon made comments about the lvns not being able to complete their assigned duties and they had med aides to passs their meds. i'm just curious as to what the lvn duties are in the snf when they have med aides. i know it varies from facility to facility and even geographically. i think it's great they have med aides, i just wasn't aware of any working in snfs. i would appreciate any input . thanks!
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Specializes in Education, Administration, Magnet.

In our local Psych facility the LVNs do all the med passes while the RNs do all the assessments. Maybe that would be an option for you if you can't find anything else in SNF.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Thank you all for your quick input!!! I actually went on an interview today and got the job! I'm looking forward to starting w/o the added stress of the meds.And to think ,I was doing all of the above plus the meds.Makes me wonder how I did it all before:bugeyes:. I do like the idea of being able to perform more skills and being less stressed. Thanks again for your quick replies. Wish me luck on my new adventure!!!!:loveya:

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